Edme Quenedey
ARTISTEdmé Quenedey des Ricets was a French painter and engraver, known most especially for his miniatures. He was born in Riceys-le-Haut. One of a family of eight children, he was initially destined for the priesthood, but studied instead at Dijon; he began his career as a restorer of pictures. Upon the invention of the physionotrace by Gilles-Louis Chrétien they cooperated for making portraits. In 1789 he began for himself. With his wife, Marie-Madeleine Pella, he had two children, Adèle and Aglaë; the latter later became an assistant to his father. He died in Paris.
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Edme Quenedey, wall art & digital downloads
Shop 3 artworks by Edme Quenedey (French, 1756–1830) — every piece is public domain and can be printed as canvas, rolled canvas, framed canvas or a framed print.
Edmé Quenedey des Ricets was a French painter and engraver, known most especially for his miniatures. He was born in Riceys-le-Haut. One of a family of eight children, he was initially destined for the priesthood, but studied instead at Dijon; he began his career as a restorer of pictures. Upon the invention of the physionotrace by Gilles-Louis Chrétien they cooperated for making portraits. In 1789 he began for himself. With his wife, Marie-Madeleine Pella, he had two children, Adèle and Aglaë; the latter later became an assistant to his father. He died in Paris.
Biography adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
At a glance
Most of Edme Quenedey's work on the site falls under Paintings (2), Prints (1).
Culture: French (3).
By orientation: 2 portrait, 1 square.
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